Advancements in Color Science, Printing, Coating and Photodegradation Studies
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 126
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Books, documents, packaging and contemporary artwork represent valuable products in graphic technology and an indispensable part of modern lifestyle. For a high-quality product, the careful selection of materials is essential. This applies to various printing materials, from plain office paper to special and recycled papers and synthetic polymer materials, as well as to advanced printing inks, which must meet high expectations regarding the appearance and usability and also ecological requirements.
Color science has a special place in this story. An average observer with normal color vision can perceive millions of color shades, and it is the optical properties of a product that are often the most obvious and most quickly recognized. The optical properties of materials, including color, eventually change and deteriorate under the influence of external factors, especially light. By studying the process of photodegradation and understanding the properties of materials, we can predict, control and even prevent unwanted effects.
This Special Issue will focus on the latest research in the field of graphic materials, printing technologies, durability of prints and the role of color science in this process. The researchers are invited to present their work in the form of scientific or review articles.
Dr. Sabina Bračko
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- printing
- printing materials
- photodegradation
- colorfastness
- color science
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